5 letter words with NAS in the middle

Gnash

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To grind or strike the teeth together, typically in anger or pain.

Pronunciation (US): /næʃ/

Pronunciation (UK): /naʃ/

Origin and Usage: The word "gnash" is of Middle English origin, and it comes from the Old English word "gnæscan." Its first known usage was in the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe the sound made when one grinds or strikes their teeth together, typically in anger or pain.

Synonyms: grind, grit, gnaw, scrape, clench, bite

Related Words: clash, flash, stash, trash, brash

Example Sentences:

• She gnashed her teeth in frustration when she saw the long line at the grocery store.
• The dog gnashed its teeth at the mailman through the fence.
• He couldn help but gnash his teeth when he heard the news of his rivals success.